Only Sun Lu casually poked her head out, looking like she was enjoying the show and wasn't afraid of things getting out of hand. "Oh ho, is it a mutant? I've never seen this kind of tentacle-based ability before."

"As expected of the leading organization of the Deep Space Base, the research institute really doesn't tolerate idlers. Even a young girl is so impressive." Zhang Xiaojuan clicked her tongue repeatedly, then silently pulled Han Rui a few steps away.

He didn't want his heart to be indiscriminately ripped out.

"According to the institute's requirements, the participants in the re-examination need to live in the dormitory provided by the laboratory during the experimental period and cooperate with us in the inspection and indicator testing at any time. No form of withdrawal is allowed during the process."

Meng Rui withdrew her bleeding tentacles, her expression softening slightly. "No outsiders are allowed to visit during this period. It is strictly forbidden to disclose the experimental procedures to any third party. A confidentiality agreement must be signed before entering the dormitory."

"Those who have no objections can register with me and have 10 minutes to consider their decision. Once you leave, you cannot rejoin."

The crowd, which had been completely silent just moments before, suddenly became restless again, crowding around Meng Rui and reporting information without hesitation.

With food, lodging, and retirement benefits provided, and minimal workload requiring only regular checkups, this is practically the dream job for overworked office workers.

"Were the requirements this strict before?" Xiao Yu asked Sun Lu hesitantly.

Sun Lu shook her head. "The first batch of experiments involved ten people, and they all lived in the sanatorium in the core area. I wasn't familiar with the people there, and I didn't know the situation at the time."

"So what do we do now? I feel like this is no different from being put in a mental hospital for soft confinement?" Sun Tiantian looked at Lu Sheng.

Lu Sheng considered it for a moment, then pulled the rocket out of his spatial storage and handed it to Sun Tiantian.

"You all go back, Sun Lu and I will stay here."

"No way," Xu Yi objected immediately.

Sun Lu blinked her big eyes, then looked like she suddenly understood.

Sun Tiantian and Xiao Yu also hurriedly tried to dissuade them, "No, we don't know anyone here. What if you two encounter danger if you go in alone?"

Lu Sheng was adamant: "Living in a dormitory will inevitably disrupt people's living arrangements. At that time, our every move will be under the surveillance of the laboratory, and we may not be able to act together."

She has a spatial dimension and a system, so she can retreat with anyone if any problems arise. Bringing Sun Tiantian and Xiao Yu along might actually hinder her actions.

“I’ll go with you.” Xu Yi’s tone was unusually firm, a departure from his usual refined manner.

"Oh dear, you still don't trust her?" Sun Lu, like a bystander, put her arm around Lu Sheng's neck. "I'm here. I'll keep an eye on Lu Sheng and make sure she doesn't talk to other boys. Don't worry, Teacher Xu."

Xu Yi wanted to persist, but when she met Lu Sheng's determined gaze, she sighed almost imperceptibly.

Han Rui, standing behind her, looked on with pity and subtly nudged Zhang Xiaojuan's stomach, saying, "Poor Teacher Xu, she looks like a sad little dog in the rain."

"Honey, if you don't know how to use metaphors, you don't have to say it here." Zhang Xiaojuan was full of questions.

The others present looked on in surprise when they saw Sun Tiantian and the others give up the opportunity.

Are these people crazy to give up such a good life?

"Keep a close watch on the house. You'll get a beating if even a single hair on their head is missing, understand?" Before parting, Lu Sheng gently tapped Rocket's wet nose.

Rocket:"……"

Although I'm not human, you, my human, are definitely a dog.

Ten minutes later, Meng Rui led everyone who had signed the admission agreement to the research institute's laboratory building.

Upon entering the building, everyone was immediately led to the changing room on the first floor, where they were each given a number tag.

Lu Sheng and Sun Lu were lucky; they drew numbers next to each other. Lu Sheng's number was 063, and Sun Lu's number was 064.

"From now until the end of the experiment, this number will be your identity here, and all notices and arrangements will be issued in the form of this number."

"The lockers in the changing room are all numbered. Find the locker that corresponds to your number, put all your personal belongings inside, and change into the sterile gown and slippers in the locker."

Before the excitement had even died down, everyone started clamoring and searching for their respective lockers.

Sun Lu and Lu Sheng moved with the crowd, exchanging whispers that only the two of them could hear.

"It feels a lot like being in prison. They take away your name as soon as you come in." Sun Lu pursed her lips slightly.

A person's name is often a symbol, and losing one's name in many situations is tantamount to losing one's dignity as a human being.